We are looking to recruit a Apprentice Store Manager for our shop in Peterborough. We offer a permanent full-time (45 hours per week) position working a variety of shifts, 5 days from 7 each week.
What does the training involve?
Initial training period working alongside an experienced shop manager and developing your practical skills in retail management
A period of running your shop with high support from your Area Manager
Approximately 3-6 months into your training, you will take on full responsibility for our Tong Street shop while you will continue to develop your management skills, with the support of your area manager
Working towards a Level 4 Retail Manager apprenticeship qualification with Inspiro Learning, our approved training provider
Support with upskilling your maths and English (if required)
Completion of an independent end point assessment at the end of your training
This is a 19-month training programme and upon successful completion you will be made a permanent employee.
In return for your hard work and commitment, you will receive:
A starting salary of £31,392.52 (which will increase to £33,948.94 after 6 months)
A retail manager level 4 apprenticeship standard qualification
Paid time to complete your apprenticeship coursework
Great training and support
30 days holiday each year
15% staff discount to use in any of our shops
Free life assurance
Workplace pension
As an Apprentice Store Manager, you will:
Be fully accountable for your shop and responsible for ensuring that customers are looked after and shop routines are completed to maintain a safe, clean and tidy shop
Motivate and guide your team to be as successful and efficient as possible
Lead by example and get stuck in with the day-to-day tasks involved in running one of our busy shops
Control key costs including payroll, shrinkage and waste
Meet standards in relation to customer service, cash handling, health & safety, stock management, merchandising and presentation
Take responsibility for recruitment, training and development of your team
Training:Level 4 Retail Manager Apprenticeship Standard:
Apprenticeship standards are aimed at developing skills within the Apprentice’s chosen career route, each standard has set knowledge, skills and behaviours required to be successful within the job role. This will include the completion of functional skills in maths and English. Once the apprentice has completed a minimum of 12 months training and the employer and Inspiro's Regional Trainer confirm they have met all the requirements of the standard, they will be put through to end end-point assessment
The endpoint assessment is independent from the training and includes a variety of assessment methods which test the skills and knowledge of the apprentice to ensure they are fully competent in their role
Each apprentice will be supported throughout the apprenticeship by a structured programme of teaching, e-learning, face-to-face training and workplace mentoring; this will encourage and help them to meet the requirements of the new standards and will prepare them for the end-point assessment
Training Outcome:
This is a 19-month training programme and upon successful completion you will be made a permanent employee
There are many opportunities for a career at Farmfoods. We always look to promote our team members internally, and many people in management and central services positions at Farmfoods started their careers in our shops. This could be the start of a rewarding and long-term career for you
Employer Description:Farmfoods is a family business with ambition. We pride ourselves on offering our customers great value, quality products from clean and tidy shops with the friendliest team in retail.
We aim to offer sensational value to customers on a great range of everyday family-oriented goods. We back up our sensational value with a focus on delivering an ‘old fashioned’, genuine and friendly customer experience.
Our shop teams are essential. They serve thousands of customers each week and have the reputation of Farmfoods in their hands. To our customers, they are Farmfoods.Working Hours :Working 5 days out of 7. Shifts varying which will include weekends. Shifts confirmed on appointment on a rota basis.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Team working....Read more...
Attend the site pre-start meetings to understand the construction issues and details with the Senior / Quantity Surveyor
Assist with the compiling of tender packages for all sub-contract trades including procuring material quotes from suppliers
Receive tenders and assist with the analysis sheet for each trade comparing tender levels
Liaise with Construction Department on performance and compliance
Assist with the production of sub-contract orders to accord with site programmed build requirements
To liaise with the Quantity Surveyor / Director and provide all necessary forecast and site budget information to meet requirements
Assist with the control and reporting of post contract cost movements to provide such monthly reporting as required
Ensure invoices/applications for payments are processed in accordance with Standard Terms and Conditions of Contract
Assist in the regular review of materials on-site and material valuations
Settle all variation invoices/applications for payment in accordance with Standard Terms and Conditions of Contract
Assist with the certifying of retention releases on completion of the project
Assist with the preparation and agreement of final accounts
Maintaining necessary systems to efficiently file and retrieve information
Assist with maintaining final account schedules
Ensure to continue self-development and follow training plan
Attend departmental meetings as required
Deal with queries from colleagues
Print and issue site drawings
Prepare detailed and itemized bills of quantities for construction projects
Ensure your workplace is kept tidy and any hazards are eliminated or reported to your line manager
Wear appropriate protective clothing on site at all times
Attend all health and safety training as required by the Company
Training:
Construction quantity surveying technician Level 4 (Higher national certificate) Apprenticeship Standard
CertHE Quantity Surveying
Taught over two years on a part-time basis with day release delivery on ARU's Peterborough campus
Training Outcome:
The potential opportunity to progress onto the Construction QS Top-Up to gain the full degree
Employer Description:We are an established SME Civil Engineering Contractor, based in North Northamptonshire. The Company itself having been established for more than 10 years has built trust and lasting relationships through the delivery of safe, innovative, and responsible solutions for most sectors including Housing, Commercial, Education, Industrial and Healthcare
The Company operates across the UK but mainly focused on a 100mile radius of head office.
Excellence in standards and service are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to providing a safe, secure and inclusive environment for everyone to work in. Our main aims are to ensure that your project is carried out on time, to the highest standards, safely and at the most competitive price.Working Hours :Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 5.00pmSkills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Team working,Adaptability....Read more...
